Just Asking Questions

Propaganda is good, actually

[Ghana Chronicles @_GhChronicles]

The world didn’t experience this in Russia 2018, Qatar 2022; these are countries the West paints negatively... but look at how the self-proclaimed advanced country is behaving?

Look at the demeaning act they’re subjecting countries like Iraq, Iran, and African countries to… THIS SHOULD BE THE LAST TIME THE USA HOSTS THE WORLD CUP

[Iran Embassy in Türkiye @Iran_in_Turkiye]

You cannot whitewash conduct that violates FIFA regulations and breaches the United States’ host obligations merely by praising yourselves.

Why do you not say that visas were denied to a large portion of the managerial and executive staff, technical advisers, and others who are an integral part of any national football team?

You have now escalated the deliberate and discriminatory treatment against Iran’s national football team to its highest level.

By extending your whimsical hostilities against the Iranian nation into the realm of sport, the U.S. government in practice is depriving Iran’s national team of its right to play in the World Cup under normal conditions and without undue pressure and stress.

This represents the worst possible form of politically biased interference in sport.
FIFA must hold the US accountable for violations of its rules and for the discriminatory treatment of Iran's national football team.

[NOlympics LA @NOlympicsLA]

Reminder that no one in Pasadena, or anywhere in LA County, got a vote on the World Cup or Olympics.

No buy-in from the public on whether we want tanks, military surveillance, more ICE or to be financially ruined by these mega events.

https://t.co/ajNCE7TTF2

[dan aldo Trading @DanAlTrad]

@RespectIsVital Not since possibly the '36 Olympics has there been such a politically charged sports event (maybe Argentina '78).
And the western media are quiet like mice compared to the last World Cup

[NOlympics LA @NOlympicsLA]

"I talk to the mayor weekly, if not more frequently, and our conversations are between us."

It's hard to put into words how much better the world and LA would be without this loser Casey Wasserman.

[Free Palestine @BetwixtWorldss]

First it’s Pasadena and now it’s Long Beach. The US military “practicing” urban warfare in multiple cities should be a humongous red flag to all Americans. The fact that city leaders are rolling over for fascist drills shows all of us where the allegiance is and it isnt with us

[HLTCO @HLTCO]

Having read this, it’s a simple glitch that meant 60 tickets (SIXTY) were accidentally sent out to people for free and FIFA can’t even bring themselves to swallow it.

They’d sell the air people breathe in the stadiums if they could.

[Wyatt Reed @wyattreed13]

I’m not sure this is understood in the West, so I want to emphasize:

Al Risala are Lebanese *Boy Scouts.*

They belong to the Lebanese Scouting Federation, the local affiliate of the World Organization of the Scout Movement.

The US affiliate is the Boy Scouts of America.

After Al Risala Scouts turn 18, they often become Scout leaders who serve as EMTs, firefighters, and search-and-rescue teams.

In the past 2 months, Israel has killed 27 Al Risala Scouts, Troop leaders, and associated young adult rescue workers.

Here are some of young Scouts killed by Israel. Neither the Boy Scouts of America nor the World Organization of the Scout Movement have condemned their murders.

[sentient bloomberg terminal @kayrosso1]

Unsurprisingly a mega development in the area that would totally transform the neighborhood was approved a few months ago… https://t.co/X1AQEBXqwN

[Abubaker Abed @AbubakerAbedW]

Thank you, Mohammed Salah. That's what we expect from you.

I hope you do it more consistently and speak up about Gaza and Palestine. You'll be lauded & remembered for it.

[Persian Culer 🇮🇷 @Persian_Culer]

11 days before Iran’s World Cup opener:

• No visas yet approved for players or staff
• Forced to move their camp from USA to Mexico
• A friendly cancelled due to the relocation

This is how the world’s 21st-ranked team is being treated before football’s biggest tournament.

[KTLA @KTLA]

Nearly 2,000 food and beverage workers at SoFi Stadium began voting Thursday on whether to authorize a strike just eight days before the venue hosts its first FIFA World Cup match. https://t.co/jR5ImNOph3

[Polemicist @PalmTreesnGz]

This is what a police state looks like.

[Just Asking Questions @Erk2000]

@thrashermag Genocidal loser let his thirst for blood ruin a legendary career

[Dale Johnson @DaleJohnsonBBC]

One week until the World Cup kicks off, and strange things are happening.

🔹 Fifa's ticket inventory fluctuating
💹 Blocks appearing on secondary marketplaces
📉 Less-desirable games drop below face on Fifa resale
💴 How low will they go?

👇
https://t.co/YCTl5VxYCN

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

Dynamic pricing and scarcity have shifted the price of watching live sport in the U.S. — and this summer, FIFA is taking full advantage of the landscape.

With face-value tickets for the World Cup final costing almost $11,000, @mjshrimper explains why this tournament is such a rip-off.

🔗 https://t.co/QoLllEHOWP

[NOlympics LA @NOlympicsLA]

Cartoonishly evil organization

[Ian @phycopathicpoet]

@ckayerawlings Billions must read

[Ollie Vargas @Ollie_Vargas_]

Bolivia's Minister of Defense has resigned from government with no official explanation.

Right now, US State Dept is trying to force Bolivia to declare martial law to break the strikes against neoliberalism. Our allies within military confirmed that cabinet is split on this.

[contra @contra_press]

🇲🇽 🇺🇸 | Mexican riot police have fired tear gas at thousands of striking teachers in Mexico City.

The unrest exploded just 10 days before the capital hosts the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Authorities erected heavy metal barricades to protect World Cup promotional setups.

Protesters criticize the government for prioritizing foreign tourists over its own people.

Demonstrators expressed deep resentment over state funds being poured into FIFA infrastructure while public education remains chronically underfunded.

The mobilizing unions are demanding a pension overhaul, better working conditions, and a 100 percent salary increase for workers in the education sector.